Mining Engineer – Pre-strip | Saraji Mine | BMA (Bowen)

About BHP At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. Come and be a part of this success. About the Role An exciting prospect exists for a skilled Mining Engineer to join a leading open cut coal operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin based at BHP’s Saraji Mine working an 8:6 Day shift 12 hour roster. You will play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and executable mine plans focused on pre-strip and haulage activities and report to the Superintendent with coaching and mentoring from the Senior Engineer. This role offers exposure to a large-scale mining environment and the chance to contribute to short to medium-term planning while collaborating closely with operations and technical teams. FIFO (BNE to MOV), residential or DIDO options available. Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver pre-strip excavation and dump designs (weekly to budget horizons)
- Produce and maintain haulage concepts aligned to operational requirements
- Monitor and report dig-to-design compliance
- Work closely with operations teams to ensure plans are practical and achievable
- Communicate planning outcomes clearly to production and execution teams
- Contribute to incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Build strong cross-functional relationships across planning and operations About You
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
- Experience in open cut coal mine planning, particularly truck & shovel operations
- Practical knowledge of short to medium-term mine planning
- Proficiency in mining software such as Deswik, Vulcan, or SPRY
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Results-driven with a focus on safety, efficiency and continuous improvement About Our Process At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, a series of checks may be conducted to demonstrate applicant suitability for the role, including police/criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. The successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers health assessment. From 1 April, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. Supporting a Diverse Workforce The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life, including flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtmhe